Star players in the NFL often have sky-high expectations. So, if Aaron Rodgers throws for only 250 yards, it looks like a "down" game. But this list isn't for players who slightly underachieve. This is for those who failed miserably and completely ate the bones. Players who have missed significant time with an injury are exempt. Here are five star players who have been total disasters this season.
Matt Stafford, QB, Lions
Matt Stafford is coming off a demolition of the Chicago Bears, but even with that game, he's been a disaster. He's thrown 9 INTs, the second most in the NFL, against 10 TDs. Four of those TDs came against the Bears. The Lions can't run the ball, which is putting an unfair burden on Stafford, but it doesn't excuse his poor play so far. Hopefully, his game against the Bears is a sign of things to come.
Alfred Morris, RB, Redskins
Morris has lost many of his carries to rookie Matt Jones. Morris hasn't eclipsed 62 yards since Week 1 and has yet to score this season. He is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. After three straight seasons of at least 1,000 yards, Morris is on pace for to record less than 800.
C.J. Anderson, RB, Broncos
Another RB who has failed to live up to expectations, Anderson was supposed to be the feature back in the Broncos' run-first offense. Instead, he's averaged just 2.7 yards per carry and is on pace to record under 500 yards. Plus, it looks like he's about to lose his starting job to Ronnie Hillman.
DeMarco Murray, RB, Eagles
While Murray put up a solid last game, it doesn't wipe out his awful start. Murray, even with his 83-yard performance against the Saints, is averaging an awful 2.7 yards per carry. He's been better through the air, but the Eagles are paying Murray a lot of money for little production. He did miss a game, but Murray has simply been a disaster this year. He can change this with another strong game Monday Night.
Peyton Manning, QB, Broncos
Manning is a clear choice for this list. He's been picked off a NFL-high 10 times and has just 7 TDs. He's on pace for his worst season since his rookie year. He simply doesn't look like the QB he once was. He's not making accurate throws, and his arm strength hasn't even been the real issue. The Broncos have won in spite of Manning this season. It's fair to wonder if Manning won't improve his play and will only continue to decline.
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